Alan Cunningham, from the Glasgow North office, and Lesley Gardner, who runs the Paisley operation, both take the new title of director of surveying services.

Senior partner Keith Jones said: "Directorship is a high-profile position and is offered only to candidates who have a proven track record and have demonstrated an ability to create and develop new business opportunities.

"These are management positions andwill be rewarded with an attractive performance-related package of benefits."